HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-2002-04ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 9, 2002
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -MARCH 12, 2002
III. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
V. CORRESPONDENCE
- 2% Report for 2001 received from Co. 5 on 03/15/02
(All volunteer company 2% reports received)
VI. MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
Robert "Bo" Jeffires - Bunker
Haichen Wang - Undeclared Volunteer
See also list of widrawals on attached "Volunteer Status Summary"
VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
A. TOWN OF ITHACA
B. AUDIT
C. TOMPKINS COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD
VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. CHIEF
1. Financial Reports
2. Fire Prevention Bureau
3. Monthly Inspection Report
B. DEPUTY CHIEF /TRAINING
C. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
IX. OLD BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
- Recognition - Jack Miller Retirement Celebration
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII. ADJOURN
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 9, 2002
MINUTES
PRESENT: Commissioners Robert Romanowski, Greg Kirkpatrick, and Jana
Taylor; Common Council Liaison Paulette Manos.
EXCUSED: Commissioner Paul Alexander.
I. Chair Romanowski called the meeting to order at 1800 hrs. and
welcomed Jana Taylor as the newly appointment City of Ithaca
representative.
II. The minutes of the March 12, 2002 meeting were reviewed and
unanimously approved.
III. Additions /Deletions to the agenda:
- Add under New Business: possible clothing purchase for Board of
Fire Commissioners.
IV. Persons wishing to speak to Board of Fire Commissioners - None
V. Correspondence:
- 2% report for 2001 received from Co. 5 on 03/15/02.
- All volunteer company 2% reports have now been received.
- Chair Romanowski read a letter from Lyman Baker asking the Board
to become more actively involved in the reactivation of an Explorer
Post.
Chair Romanowski stated that the Board works for the whole
department - not just the volunteers, and that an Explorer Post
should be a function of the volunteer companies as part of their
recruitment efforts. The lack of members is also attributed to lack
of leadership.
- Lyman Baker also wrote about his frustration in receiving uniform
items that were ordered a long time ago. Chair Romanowski said
that Lyman should go directly to the clothing officer, Lt. Tier as
well as through the IVFU.
VI. Membership Changes:
- Chair Romanowski made a motion to approve the following
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 9, 2002 - MINUTES
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additions:
Robert Jefferies - Bunker
Haichon Wang - Undeclared Volunteer
Seconded by Comm. Kirkpatrick. Carried unanimously.
- Chair Romanowski made a motion to approve the following
Removals /Withdrawals from the roster (see attached list).
Seconded by Comm. Kirkpatrick. Carried unanimously.
VII. Miscellaneous Reports:
- Chair Romanowski provided a written copy of his report to the
Town of Ithaca - see Minute Book;
- Chair Romanowski and Comm. Kirkpatrick reviewed the audit;
- Tompkins County Fire Advisory Board Meeting - no report, no
minutes.
VIII. Department Reports:
A. Chief's Report (see complete written report in the Minute Book).
Chief Wilbur is out of town; Deputy Chief Dorman was available for
comments and questions:
- 4 people recently recruited for the volunteer /bunker program;
- Safety Report - the evaluations performed by the Ithaca College
staff were excellent - very professional people and program; all
evaluations should be completed by the end of the week.
- Comm. Kirkpatrick reported he saw the IFD Steamer in the
Syracuse St. Patrick's Day Parade - excellent representation!
B. Deputy Chief's Report (see complete written report in Minute
Book). Deputy Chief Dorman highlighted his report as follows:
- Lt. Deis is back on full duty after being off for 6 months of
military leave;
- Lt. Sharp completed the State mandated First Line Supervisor's
School in New York City - graduated at the head of the class and was
the only female in attendance! Chair Romanowski said this reflects
well on the Ithaca Fire Department - hiring good people, and good
training.
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 9, 2002 - MINUTES
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- DC Dorman reported for the first time (in a long time) we are at
full strength, personnel -wise.
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (mandatory) is scheduled
for volunteers and bunkers on April 4th and 16th. Leslie Moskowitz
of the City of Ithaca Human Resource Department is an excellent
presenter.
- All personnel are receiving two training sessions given by the
State in the subject of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
C. Director of Development (see complete written report in the
Minute Book). Marcia Lynch highlighted her report as follows:
- The 2002 Fire Act Grant application was submitted electronically
on April 2, 2002. $135,000 is being requested for a variety of items
related to high /mid rise firefighting equipment and supplies, as well
as SCBA spare bottles, fit tester and personal escape ropes;
- United Way Youth and Philanthropy Program - $1,500 award
received to support community -based educational programs as well
as CO detector give away program for needy households;
- NFPA "Risk Watch" Mentorship Program approved;
- FEMA "Cher -Cap" program - verbal approval through Sean Waters
of FEMA - $11,000 for emergency management.
- 501(c)(3) status - Drafts for the Certificate of Incorporation and
Resolution to Incorporate are prepared; need to prepare bylaws.
- Steamer Project /Preservation - information provided regarding
funding sources for the door change -out on enclosure at the Vet
Firemen's Bldg.
- Marcia encouraged everyone to look at the grant submittals in the
notebook in the main office at Central Fire Station.
IX. Old Business
- Chair Romanowski, Comm. Alexander and Comm. Taylor presented a
letter to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives at their
recent meeting urging a speedy resolution of the long standing
project of upgrading the County communications system and
construction of the new County communications center. Their
presentation was met with a cool reception.
ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 9, 2002 - MINUTES
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X New Business nse of
- Chair Romanowski made a motion t for authorize l page enadexpe he program
$125.00 from the donation account
Tompkins County Fire Coordinator Jack
booklet honoring re p
Miller. Seconded by Comm. Kirkpatrick. Comm. Alexander will
providing wording and ad layout. The motion carried unanimously.
- Raffle tickets sent by the Central New York Fir h n's sAssociation
will be sent back as the Board cannot purchase
- Chair Romanowski requested the Department
o to consider
members a type
of "dress" -type clothing and larger badges for
wear when attending formal functions ie when n speaking
events. Chair Romanowski feels out of in uniforms,
functions with department staff are all at dressed up
month's meeting. In
etc. He will discuss this item further
the meantime, he will explore costs.
XI. Executive Session - not needed.
X. At 1825 hrs., Chair Romanowski made
Carried mously. o adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Comm. Kirkpatrick.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine M. Wilbur, Clerk
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
(Minutes will be reviewed for approval at the meeting to be held on June
11, 2002.)
CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793
Monthly Report of the Fire Chief to the Board of Fire Commissioners, for the month of April 2002.
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
See attached report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
2) Operating Budget Account Status
from the Controller's Office until this Spring. No other reports have
2001 EOY reports will not be received
been provided this month.
3) Development Report
See attached report from Director Lynch.
4) Contract negotiations.
City -Town contract negotiations are still in process. Most recently, the City Common Council ratified the
s, at their 03 APR 02 meeting. The Town Board will
agreement for the third time, but with minor change
consider the agreement as modified at their 08 APR 02 meeting.
5) County Communications and 911 Program
As has been reported in the local media, the location for the new communications center has been changed
from being adjacent to Station 5 at South Hill, to near the Crash - Fire - Rescue Building at the Ithaca -
Tompkins Regional Airport.
6) Recruitment Activities
The residency requirement to sit for the civil service examination for fire fighter was removed by the Civil
Service Commission at my request. Recruitment efforts for both career and bunker fire fighters are
currently underway. An orientation for prospective career fire fighters will be held Saturday, 06 APR 02,
from 1300 to 1430 hours at Central Fire Station.
7) Capital Projects
Capital project requests for the 2003 budget year are due at the Planning and Development Office by 30
APR 02. Given the dire fiscal situation of the City, our initial thoughts are to simply resubmit our project
list from last year. The city facilities study is still not available to us, so we have no idea of how our
building needs will be considered or addressed.
Fire Prevention Bureau
1) Monthly Reports for Fire Investigation Unit, Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Unit (JFSIU), and Public
Education Program: See attached charts from Assistant Chief Wheaton.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification."
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Fire Chief's Report for April, 2002
2) Fire Limits Study
Nothing new to report this month.
3) Parking Tickets
We are still waiting for proofs of the tickets to be returned from the printer
verified, the tickets will be printed.
Safety
1) Safety Section
05 APR 02
Page 2
As soon as the proofs are
Wellness and Fitness Program.
Educational sessions are continuing. Fitness evaluations are in progress at Ithaca College for all employees
and active members who signed up. This very comprehensive program is being administered professionally
and is receiving rave reviews.
O Safety Committee
The Safety Committee continues to work on air quality testing for the fire stations and other projects.
Minutes of the 27 MAR 02 meeting are attached.
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) Monthly Call Report
cess. Year -to -date (YTD) reports for 2002 are included here.
Final reports for 2001 are still in pro
2) City Disaster Management Plan
Both the ICS -100 and ICS -200 courses were delivered in March. The evening of 04 APR 02, a Public
Officials' Conference was held at the Holiday Inn. Sponsored by the New York State Emergency
Management Office, this was aimed at elected officials. The purpose was to inform them of their roles and
responsibilities with regard to disaster and emergency
The drills for 2002 are now both scheduled for the Fall. Scheduling constraints and workload dictated the
first drill be pushed back.
7) County Hazardous Materials Team
Each shift has received, or will receive, a two-day to the department The cache of equ'pment that will be rOeceived
instructor presents this course at n charge
as part of the County Team inventory is discussed in detail in this course.
Fire Chief's Report for April, 2002
Support
1) See attached report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
2) Steamer Project
No report.
3) Training Center Usage and Activity Report for the month of February 2002
IFD 58 HOURS
TOMPKINS COUNTY FD USAGE 10 HOURS
NO OTHER USAGE.
Repairs made to storage building, damage caused by a falling tree limb.
4) Space Needs
Nothing new this month.
5) Marine Facility
The personal services agreement for the planner is in the process of being approved.
05 APR 02
Page 3
8) Maintenance Report
Please see attached report on "major maintenance" activities from Assistant Chief Glenn Wanck.
Training
1) See monthly training report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION
Membership Unit
1) Volunteer Recruitment Committee
Fire Chief's Report for April, 2002
Service/Duty Unit
1) Monthly Service Hours Report:
March Volunteer Hour Totals:
Keller 100
Doebler 56
Jessel 58.5
Strizack 53
Stangle 12
Gould 24.5
Kourkoutis 29
Maas 2
Begg 31
Jupiter 21
Gilligan 23
1st Quarter Hour Totals: 2002
Begg
31 *
Strizack
154.5 *
Gould
48.5 *
Gilligan
45 *
* Class 2 ( Green Tag )
Keller
274
Jessel
316.5
Doebler
159.5
Brodsky
10 * **
Kourkoutis
133
Maas
148.5
Stangle
66.5
Jupiter
37
Cantone
36
* * * Should be dropped from active list and request gear and pager returned.
2) Company Rosters and Reports
No additional information received.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brian H. Wilbur
Fire Chief
05 APR 02
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March 21, 2002
Chief;
Here is a list of things we have accomplished under "major maintenance"
during this winter season. Though I was not at the last staff meeting, it is my
understanding that you were looking for some accountability of what we are doing.
Built chains for the trucks
Cleaned out recycling shed
Lubed and inspected euipment
Cleaned kitchen stove and cupboards
Emptied new silt catchers in apparattus room drains — 5's & 6's and flushed out
Drains.
Dusted and vacuumed bunkrooms
Cleaned the inside of the overhead doors at Central, lubricated hinges and rollers,
And replaced bad rollers.
Spot cleaned doors, walls, and all visible smudge spots in public areas of Central.
Picked up the areas outside the stations and flushed the parking lots.
Installed new rubber floor in the exercise room.
Sanitized the equipment in the exercise rooms using sponges soaked with simple
Green. Cleaned the rubber floor mats also.
Changed oil in all small engines.
Removed, raised, extended, and lubricated all ground ladders.
Attempted to foam clean all upholstered ready room chairs at Central.
Clean ladders — 933 & 939
Wash hallway walls in the stations
Wash bunkroom walls at the stations
Here are some additional things we have tried to do in the summer and Fall seasons.
Fill cracks and seal blacktop at 5's and 6's. — a losing or lost battle.
Strip and wax all tile floors at all stations and training center classroom.
Painting and restriping where needed.
Thoroughly clean and sanitize rooms of students that are vacant
Clean smoke tower at training center
Some things such as oil changes, floor waxing, crack sealing, etc we are doing on an
Annual basis.
Others such as equipment inspection and lubrication , we try to do quarterly.
The rest is scheduled as the need for doing is recognized or suggested.
AC Wanck
CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street — 3rd Floor Ithaca, NeR% York 14850 -5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
H. MATTHYS VAN CORT, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DOUGL -kS B. McDONALD, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
JOANN CORNISH. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Telephone: Planning & Development - 607 -2 --1-6550 Communir%- Development IURA - 60 - -2 -+ -6559
Email: planning(aciryyofithaca.org Email iura6icin.otithaca.org
Fax: 607-27-+ -6558 Fax: 60- -2 -+ -6558
TO: All Department Heads and Other Interested Parties
FROM: H. Matthys Van Cort
Director of Planning & Development
DATE: March 29, 2002
SUBJECT: Capital Project Requests for 2003
Capital Programming time is here again. Ruth Aslanis will be staffing the process as she did last year.
CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BY April 30, 2002.
There are two ways to submit capital project request forms. Last year all were submitted electronically
using method 1. For those of you who are new to this process, Ruth is available to help (274 - 6556).
Refer to her instructions that are attached.
The preferred method is for you to use your web browser to enter your project. You can do this on the
City's web page by opening your browser, going
to: http: / /wtivw.ci.ithaea.ny.us /planning /capitalprojects/ and selecting "New Capital Project Online
Form (restricted) ". You will need a user name and password, which are as follows: username is
"cityuser ", password is "gorges ". This page is password - protected to limit its use to City staff so please
treat the password and user name accordingly. If you have any problem using this method, contact Ruth
and she will assist you. The full list of submittals will also be available for review or updating at the
same web site location. Information on the capital project process is also available at that address.
Attachments to your request can be sent to Ruth Aslanis at Planning & Development directly and should
be easy to reproduce in black and white.
The second alternative is to fill in the Microsoft Word 6.0/95 file, which has been provided, and email it
to Ruth. The file is located on the City Hall server at [q: /central /cap _proj /regform.doc]. Make a copy
for your use. If you are unable to make a copy of that file, please call Ruth (274 - 6556), and she will
email one to you. Attachments to your request should be sent to Ruth directly.
If you would like to re- submit a request you must contact Ruth before doing so. Please do not
change the vear 2002 request on line without first contacting Ruth.
As you know, we are trying to create a useful five -year Capital Improvement Program. In order for the
program to be useful in planning the City's future capital improvements, we will need to have
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." t.1
HELPFUL HINTS
Entering your capital project for 2003 online
Get your data together before starting - you may print capital project number 1033 titled BLANK
PROJECT FORM as a guide from the site below.
To submit your project: Go to this internet address:
http:// wwNv. cityofithaca .org /pIanning/capitalprojects. Select New Capital Project Online Form
(restricted). Enter the username "cityuser" and password "gorges ". Select new application.
To reduce the chance that your work will be lost after you have composed it all online, I suggest you
start a request, submit it (which saves the project) and then go back and edit the project to enter
additional data. This is how: select new application, then fill in your name, select from the submitting
agency list, enter your project title, and estimated time of completion; then scroll to the bottom of the
form and click SUBMIT. These are the minimum required fields; if you leave one blank, you will get
an error message and have to go back and add something in that blank field. You can edit and submit as
many times as needed between now and April 30th by selecting your form from the list then click on
edit.
When using the back and reload button on your browser after submitting to re- select your form, you
must reload or refresh your form in order to see the latest changes.
Carefully read the table column titles for question eight - estimated project cost and funding. Many
people have had to go back and change their numbers. Also re- submit the form several times if the
summary totals on the table in question 8 are not correct. (Reload each time).
To enter dollar figures: enter numerical digits only -- no commas dollar signs or blank spaces. Putting
in commas, dollar signs or blank spaces will cause an error message.
Please enter 2003 as the first phase year for all projects for which you are requesting funding in 2003. If
you have had previous phases funded, include that in the dollar amounts of question number 8 under
"capital budget funded" or "other funded ". Your first phase year should be 2003 unless you are
submitting a five year for - planning- purposes -only project.
RE- SUBMITTING LAST YEAR'S PROJECTS
You MUST notify Ruth first
You must let Ruth know if you want to re- submit a project that was entered last year. You may only use
an existing project if it was not funded last year. Otherwise you must enter a new project.
Once you have talked with Ruth, you may go to the web site and edit the project as needed. Please do
not assume that attachments are automatically carried over from last year until arrangements have been
made for that to happen.
Remember to carefully review the project and change dates, dollar amounts, and all other appropriate
fields to reflect changes in the timing, funding and scope of the project.
Statistical Summary
April 2002 Board Report
There are 8,546 records in the Incidents Table. Between Tuesday, January 1, 2002 and Friday,
April 5, 2002 there were 868 incidents. Currently there are an average of 9.14 incidents per day.
Average response time for the department is 4.13 minutes. The average duration of an incident is
18.72 minutes.
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April 2002 Board Report
There are 8,546 records in the Incidents Table. Between Tuesday, January 1, 2002 and Friday,
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ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
April 2002
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS
1 Chief
1 Deputy Chief
5 Assistant Chiefs
8 Lieutenants
47 Fire Fighters
62 On duty personnel
1 Fire Alarm Superintendent
1 Director of Development
1 Administrative Secretary
1 Administrative Assistant - Financial
1 Account Clerk Typist
3 Recruit Fire Fighters
1 Lieutenant on Military Service Leave
Total employees as of 04/01/02 — 70
MUTUAL AID CALLS — From: Cayuga Heights (2)
To: Brooktondale, Danby
SELECTED CALLS —
On 3/14/02, D Shift responded to a structure fire at 609 W. Seneca St. The crew
rescued one occupant and quickly extinguished the fire.
SUPPORT
29 Vehicle work orders were written and 15 closed.
TRAINING —
See Attached report.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training will be offered to all Volunteers and Bunkers
on 4/4/02 or 4/16/02.
Submitted by: J. Thomas Dorman, Deputy Chief
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Development Update
April 2002
A summary of major developments since last month's report:
Filed:
FIRE Act 2002
Preparing this application has consumed most of my time over the past month. Our application
was filed electronically on 4/1/02, seeking $135,504, under the broad program category of "Fire
Operations and Firefighter Safety', to fund firefighting equipment and supplies for fires in high -rise
and mid -rise buildings. Elements include high rise packs with 2.5" hose and open bore nozzles:
communications (portable radios and mobile repeater); an additional thermal imaging camera;
soft stretchers for evacuation of victims and hand carts for transport of equipment at high rise
incidents. We also are asking for15 additional SCBA with spare bottles (to outfit all seats on
apparatus); an SCBA fit tester, and personal escape ropes for all interior personnel. (We
eliminated oxygen delivery equipment on the advice of representatives of the USFA grants office,
staffing the grant help - line.) A copy of the application can be found in the Grants Notebook in the
front office, if you'd like to review it.
I am confident we have filed a first -rate application. Thanks especially to AC's Van Benschoten
and Schnurle as well as all other staff who submitted specifications and prices for all the items
included. Now we just have to wait and see what happens. If we don't get the grant, the most
likely reason will be that we aren't perceived as "needy" enough, although we worked hard to
represent the financial pressures under which we work.
Received:
United Way Youth and Philanthropy Program
On 3/26/02, we received notification of approval by the Youth Philanthropy Council, granting us
$1,500 to support a community -based educational program on the dangers and danger signs of
carbon monoxide program, to be delivered through neighborhood associations and other
community agencies. (We had asked for $3,440.) The grant will fund a supply of CO detectors to
give away to needy households and an NFPA fire safety video. In view of the smaller amount
rewarded than had been requested, we probably will be unable to purchase the 100 detectors
proposed, but will be negotiating with potential vendors to obtain these at a reduced price, if at all
possible. This is the second year in a row that we have been funded by this organization.
NFPA "Risk Watch" Mentorship Program
Through John Sprandel of the Newfield VFD, we finally received written confirmation of our
approval. We still need to determine whether we wish to send both FFs McGarry and Gessini to
this training at next month's NFPA conference in Minneapolis. Since the grant only supports the
cost of one person, we would appear to need to generate outside funding for a second person if
this is to happen.
FEMA "CHER -CAP" program
Through Sean Waters, of FEMA Region 2, at the time he visited last month, we have learned that
our request for $11,000, filed at the very end of FY2001 last September, has been approved. (No
paperwork yet.) He indicated that he is working to get us another $11,000 from the state for this
purpose and that he is very impressed with Ithaca's progress so far in emergency management.
He says our designation as a "CHER -CAP" community (conducting a comprehensive hazard
assessment program) should serve to open up other streams of funding, and that he is eager to
work closely with us on this.
Closed:
City Community Development Block Grant program
Once again this year, we were not included in projects recommended for funding. We had
requested $10,470 to fund an intensive family -based educational program in the Northside
neighborhood. In light of our repeated failure to be included by the IURA over the years in spite
of quality proposals, Chief Wilbur and I have agreed that, in light of apparent agency priorities, it
does not appear worthwhile to continue to pursue this potential source of support.
1 have received since e-mail from Tim Logue of the city planning department, indicating that, while
the Northside Steering Committee did not include our project on its priority list for funding, there is
some interest within the neighborhood to see this happen, and he gave some suggestions related
to program development. I responded that, without outside funding support, we unfortunately do
not possess the resources to conduct the program we proposed.
In Progress:
Among items in progress...
501(c)(3) status
Now that FIRE Act grant application has been submitted, we are moving ahead on this. Based
on advice provided by Ralph Jones, I have prepared drafts for the Certificate of Incorporation and
Resolution to Incorporate. We still need to prepare bylaws, once we decide on the structure we
want for this group.
Steamer project/preservation
We are investigating one potential internal source to reimburse Chief Wilbur for a note he obtained to
pay the contractor for changing the doors on the enclosure at the Vet Firemen's building, as well as
other sources to fund this and later stages of this project. One source we expect to approach is
NYSEG and its NYSEG Foundation, based on preliminary contact with staff at the local office.
- Submitted by Marcia Lynch, Director of Development — 4/5/02
2
IFD Health & Safety Committee Meeting
3/27/02
The meeting was called to order at 0935.
Members in attendance were Chris O'Connor (chair), Steve Wehrspann (until 1100),
Mark Spadolini, Lee LaBuff, Joe Bargher, Rob Covert, Shawn Flynn, Tom Basher, Tom
Raponi, Greg Stevenson, Al Foote (1002)
Steve Wehrspann spoke about air quality testing. The meter will be available next week.
Glenn Wanck asked that we retest the upstairs at Central, now that there is air circulating
as it should have been when the last test was conducted. Steve also discussed the results
of the swab tests that were taken at Central, and noted that results were not available yet.
Steve discussed test results that were available (air quality testing at Central) with the
committee. Steve discussed swab testing around air handling ducts, and discussed the
fungi that was found.
Glenn Wanck and Dick Srnka met with a representative of Johnson Controls regarding the
upstairs air circulation. They found "jumpers" on some of the units upstairs, and one of
those had become disconnected, causing the units to stop working. The air circulators
were restarted, and are now working. Glenn discussed how the units are supposed to
work when functioning properly. The downstairs air circulator had apparently been shut
off for unknown reasons. The air circulation systems were discussed, and Chris O'Connor
asked Glenn if he could document what he has learned for future use. The possibility of a
videotaped "tour" to document this was discussed.
Glenn discussed air duct cleaning. 3 firms have provided estimates, and 1 more will be
here tomorrow. There is a significant difference in the estimates. Figures include Central
and 9's, but do not include sanitizing ductwork after cleaning.
Ithaca Air Duct Cleaners $2150.
Halco Heating & Cooling $4800.
C. Mark Enterprises $5050
Indoor Air Quality scheduled to provide estimate 3/27/02
Chris O'Connor motioned that, unless the Syracuse firm provides an estimate that is lower
than the Ithaca Air Duct Cleaners, that we recommend to the Labor/Management
Committee that the work be done by Ithaca Air Duct Cleaners, within the constraints of
any applicable prevailing wage policy in place within the City of Ithaca, and that the funds
used come from the $5,000. annual contractual money, and that the work be done as soon
as possible. The committee voted unanimously to approve this motion.
Steve Wehrspann and Chris O'Connor suggested that we contact Ithaca Air Duct Cleaners
to see if they will service (now and then regularly in the future) the individual room
conditioning units, including cleaning and sanitizing drip pans, cleaning air intakes and
discharges, etc.
Joe Bargher spoke about traffic safety vests. Joe stated that Lt. Tier feels that our current
turnout gear meets the requirements of reflective material. Chris O'Connor spoke about
the different standards, ANSI, NFPA, etc. Joe stated that there are different classes of
standards... class 1, 2 & 3. The committee discussed when and where we would use traffic
safety vests. Hydrant testing, EMS incidents, etc. are examples of where we would use
these items. Joe Bargher and Tom Raponi will continue to research this issue.
Tom Raponi spoke about seat belts and response safety. He was looking for information
on seat belts that might be more user friendly. Tom looked at 911 Seats, Bostrom and
others for options for seat belts, but found no options, only standard, traditional seat belts.
Discussion about the seat belts in our apparatus that are badly damaged. Chris O'Connor
stated that he would send a letter to the Chief regarding this concern. Chris also discussed
a letter that he wrote to Chief Wilbur regarding our foam production processes. The
committee asked Chris to send the Chief another letter asking for his directive on how to
produce foam currently.
Chris discussed the Pompey fire that killed 2 firefighters recently. What lessons can we
learn from them. Our response to mutual aid requests was discussed. Chris O'Connor
asked the committee to think about things that occurred at this incident, and how they are
similar to situations we face here. We'll discuss it more at the next committee meeting.
Lee LaBuff spoke about making time for the committee to view an American Heat tape at
the next meeting.
Wheel chocks were discussed briefly. The folding wheel chocks are still a hazard.
General discussion followed.
The next meeting will be in 3 -4 weeks.
The meeting was adjourned at 1122.
GW Stevenson
#154
FIRE
COMMISSIONERS
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MARCH 2002
FROM THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF WHEATON
CONTENTS
1- FIRE INVESTIGATION UNIT YEAR TO DATE REPORT
2- JUVENILLE FIRE SETTERS YEAR TO DATE REPORT
3- MONTHLY REPORT ON PUBLIC EDUCATION
4- PUBLIC EDUCATION YEAR TO DATE REPORT
C &O MONTHLY REPORT
CAUSE & ORIGIN INVESTIGATIONS FOR MARCH 2002
HOURS
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1129102- 527 W. CLINTON ST. /FIRE /HOUSE
5
215102- 202 COLLEGE AV. /FIRE /HOUSE
8
2114102- 140 THURSTON AV. /FIRE /HOUSE
6
2115102 -226 CNETRAL AV. /FIRE /AUTO'S
10
3/02/02 -800 UNIVERSITY AV /FIRE /HOUSE
4
13/3/02 -165 KENDALL AVE /FIRE /HOUSE
6
3/14/02 -609 WEST SENECA ST /FIRE /HOUSE
12
3/29/02 -507 W. GREEN ST. /FIRE /HOUSE
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TOTALS FOR MARCH ARE ALL BOLD 30
TOTALS FOR THE YEAR OF 2002 79
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ACTIVITY
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TRINITY LUTHERAN- DAY CARE
PUB ED
3/7/02
1
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TRINITY LUTHERAN -DAY CARE
PUB ED
3/8/02
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BARTON HALL-CABIN FEVER
PUB ED
3/9/02
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T-BURG 8TH GRADE
PUB ED
3/14/02
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LONGVIEW
PUB ED
3/20/02
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CHILD SAFETY SEAT -6'S
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3/30/02
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FIRE DRILL
3/3
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CITY HALL
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3/12
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FIRE DRILL
3/27
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CITY HALL
FIRE DRILL
3/28
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20
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PUBLIC EDUCATION- 2001 - MONTHLY Page 1
YEARLY REPORT 2001
MONTH
CONTACT TIME
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